Who created "A scene from the Passion of Christ (Christ before Pilate)"?

A scene from the Passion of Christ (Christ before Pilate) was created by Cesare Nebbia, Italian, ca. 1536 - 1614 in late 16th century.

What medium is "A scene from the Passion of Christ (Christ before Pilate)"?

A scene from the Passion of Christ (Christ before Pilate) is religion.

Is "A scene from the Passion of Christ (Christ before Pilate)" in the public domain?

Yes, A scene from the Passion of Christ (Christ before Pilate) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A scene from the Passion of Christ (Christ before Pilate)

Q: When was "A scene from the Passion of Christ (Christ before Pilate)" created?

This artwork was created late 16th century.

Cesare Nebbia, Italian, ca. 1536 - 1614

late 16th century

Medium

religion

Classification

religion

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Museum purchase through gift of various donors

Accession Number

1901-39-2727

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Cesare Nebbia, a prominent Italian artist of the late 16th century (ca. 1536–1614), captures a pivotal moment from the Passion of Christ in this evocative work: *Christ before Pilate*. Active during the height of the Counter-Reformation, Nebbia contributed to grand Vatican projects, including the fresco cycles in the Loggia of Gregory XIII, where he illustrated biblical narratives with dramatic flair. His style reflects late Mannerism, blending elongated figures, rich color harmonies, and emotional intensity to draw viewers into sacred stories. This scene depicts the tense trial of Jesus befo...

A scene from the Passion of Christ (Christ before Pilate)

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